Insights Current Affairs (03 February 2020) Revision Through MCQs
INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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New Initiative: Revision Through MCQs (RTM) – Revision of Current Affairs Made Interesting
As revision is the key to success in this exam, we are starting a new initiative where you will revise current affairs effectively through MCQs (RTM) that are solely based on Insights Daily Current Affairs.
These questions will be different than our regular current affairs quiz. These questions are framed to TEST how well you have read and revised Insights Current Affairs on daily basis.
We will post nearly 10 MCQs every day which are based on previous day’s Insights current affairs. Tonight we will be posting RTM questions on the Insights current affairs of October 3, 2019.
The added advantage of this initiative is it will help you solve at least 20 MCQs daily (5 Static + 5 CA Quiz + 10 RTM) – thereby helping you improve your retention as well as elimination and guessing skills.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Bodo language:
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- Bodo is listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
- It is officially written in the Devanagri script.
- Bodo is the official language of Assam.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Assamese is the official language of Assam, and one of the 23 official languages recognised by the Republic of India.
- 2020 Bodo Accord makes Bodo the associate official language throughout Assam.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/bodo-language/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Assamese is the official language of Assam, and one of the 23 official languages recognised by the Republic of India.
- 2020 Bodo Accord makes Bodo the associate official language throughout Assam.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/bodo-language/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Finance Commission of India:
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- The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution.
- Chairman of the Commission is selected from among persons who have had experience in economics.
- John Mathai was a member of the first Cabinet of independent India and the chairman of the first Finance Commission of India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Finance Commission is appointed by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution.
- As per the provisions contained in the Finance Commission [Miscellaneous Provisions] Act, 1951 and The Finance Commission (Salaries & Allowances) Rules, 1951, the Chairman of the Commission is selected from among persons who have had experience in public affairs, and the four other members are selected from among persons who:
- are, or have been, or are qualified to be appointed as Judges of a High Court; or
- have special knowledge of the finances and accounts of Government; or
- have had wide experience in financial matters and in administration; or
- have special knowledge of economics.
- The First Finance Commission was constituted vide Presidential Order dated 22.11.1951 under the chairmanship of Shri K.C. Neogy on 6th April, 1952. Fifteenth Finance Commissions have been constituted so far at intervals of every five years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/finance-commission-of-india-4/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Finance Commission is appointed by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution.
- As per the provisions contained in the Finance Commission [Miscellaneous Provisions] Act, 1951 and The Finance Commission (Salaries & Allowances) Rules, 1951, the Chairman of the Commission is selected from among persons who have had experience in public affairs, and the four other members are selected from among persons who:
- are, or have been, or are qualified to be appointed as Judges of a High Court; or
- have special knowledge of the finances and accounts of Government; or
- have had wide experience in financial matters and in administration; or
- have special knowledge of economics.
- The First Finance Commission was constituted vide Presidential Order dated 22.11.1951 under the chairmanship of Shri K.C. Neogy on 6th April, 1952. Fifteenth Finance Commissions have been constituted so far at intervals of every five years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/finance-commission-of-india-4/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Commonwealth of Nations:
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- It is a political association of 54 member states.
- Current Commonwealth of Nations was formally constituted by the Balfour Declaration in 1949.
- Europe has the highest number of members of Commonwealth of Nations.
- All members have an equal say regardless of size or wealth.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It was originally created as the British Commonwealth of Nations through the Balfour Declaration at the 1926 Imperial Conference, and formalised by the United Kingdom through the Statute of Westminster in 1931.
- The current Commonwealth of Nations was formally constituted by the London Declaration in 1949.
- There are 54 countries in the Commonwealth, in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific. The Commonwealth countries are diverse – they are amongst the world’s biggest, smallest, richest and poorest countries.
- All members subscribe to the values and principles of The Commonwealth Charter.
- All members have an equal say regardless of size or wealth. This makes sure even the smallest countries have a voice in shaping the Commonwealth.
- Africa has the highest number of members of Commonwealth.
Refer: https://thecommonwealth.org/member-countries https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/commonwealth/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It was originally created as the British Commonwealth of Nations through the Balfour Declaration at the 1926 Imperial Conference, and formalised by the United Kingdom through the Statute of Westminster in 1931.
- The current Commonwealth of Nations was formally constituted by the London Declaration in 1949.
- There are 54 countries in the Commonwealth, in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific. The Commonwealth countries are diverse – they are amongst the world’s biggest, smallest, richest and poorest countries.
- All members subscribe to the values and principles of The Commonwealth Charter.
- All members have an equal say regardless of size or wealth. This makes sure even the smallest countries have a voice in shaping the Commonwealth.
- Africa has the highest number of members of Commonwealth.
Refer: https://thecommonwealth.org/member-countries https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/commonwealth/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Recently researchers from IBM claimed to have achieved a milestone known as quantum supremacy.
- Quantum computers use logical units called quantum bits.
- GoI plans to invest ₹8000 in quantum computing research over five years, under the National Mission of Quantum Technology and Application project.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Indian government said today it plans to invest ₹8,000 crores ($1.12 billion) in quantum computing research over five years. The country’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said the scheme will boost the research for technology under the National Mission of Quantum Technology and Application project.
- In October, researchers from Google claimed to have achieved a milestone known as quantum supremacy. They had created the first quantum computer that could perform a calculation that is impossible for a standard computer. But IBM researchers countered that Google hadn’t done anything special. The clash highlights the intense commercial interest in quantum computing, as companies jostle for position at the forefront of the field.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/quantum-computing-gets-funds/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Indian government said today it plans to invest ₹8,000 crores ($1.12 billion) in quantum computing research over five years. The country’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said the scheme will boost the research for technology under the National Mission of Quantum Technology and Application project.
- In October, researchers from Google claimed to have achieved a milestone known as quantum supremacy. They had created the first quantum computer that could perform a calculation that is impossible for a standard computer. But IBM researchers countered that Google hadn’t done anything special. The clash highlights the intense commercial interest in quantum computing, as companies jostle for position at the forefront of the field.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/quantum-computing-gets-funds/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), consider the following statements:
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- The Action Plan was released on 30th June 2013.
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is in charge of the overall implementation of the plan.
- The plan identifies measures that promote development objectives while also yielding co-benefits for addressing climate change effectively.
- ‘Qualitative change in the method through which the national growth objectives will be achieved’, is one of the guiding principle of the plan.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC):
The Action Plan was released on 30th June 2008. It effectively pulls together a number of the government’s existing national plans on water, renewable energy, energy efficiency agriculture and others – bundled with additional ones – into a set of eight missions.
The Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change is in charge of the overall implementation of the plan. The plan document elaborates on a unique approach to reduce the stress of climate change and uses the poverty-growth linkage to make its point.
Emphasizing the overriding priority of maintaining high economic growth rates to raise living standards, the plan “identifies measures that promote development objectives while also yielding co-benefits for addressing climate change effectively.”
It says these national measures would be more successful with assistance from developed countries, and pledges that India’s per capita greenhouse gas emissions “will at no point exceed that of developed countries even as we pursue our development objectives.”
The guiding principles of the plan are:
- Inclusive and sustainable development strategy to protect the poor
- Qualitative change in the method through which the national growth objectives will be achieved i.e. by enhancing ecological sustainability leading to further mitigation
- Cost effective strategies for end use demand side management
- Deployment of appropriate technologies for extensive and accelerated adaptation, and mitigation of greenhouse gases
- Innovative market, regulatory and voluntary mechanisms to promote Sustainable Development
- Implementation through linkages with civil society, local governments and public-private partnerships
- International cooperation, transfer of technology and funding
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/green-india-mission-2/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC):
The Action Plan was released on 30th June 2008. It effectively pulls together a number of the government’s existing national plans on water, renewable energy, energy efficiency agriculture and others – bundled with additional ones – into a set of eight missions.
The Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change is in charge of the overall implementation of the plan. The plan document elaborates on a unique approach to reduce the stress of climate change and uses the poverty-growth linkage to make its point.
Emphasizing the overriding priority of maintaining high economic growth rates to raise living standards, the plan “identifies measures that promote development objectives while also yielding co-benefits for addressing climate change effectively.”
It says these national measures would be more successful with assistance from developed countries, and pledges that India’s per capita greenhouse gas emissions “will at no point exceed that of developed countries even as we pursue our development objectives.”
The guiding principles of the plan are:
- Inclusive and sustainable development strategy to protect the poor
- Qualitative change in the method through which the national growth objectives will be achieved i.e. by enhancing ecological sustainability leading to further mitigation
- Cost effective strategies for end use demand side management
- Deployment of appropriate technologies for extensive and accelerated adaptation, and mitigation of greenhouse gases
- Innovative market, regulatory and voluntary mechanisms to promote Sustainable Development
- Implementation through linkages with civil society, local governments and public-private partnerships
- International cooperation, transfer of technology and funding
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/green-india-mission-2/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- India has 37 Ramsar sites now, covering an area of 10.07 million ha.
- Beas Conservation Reserve is a Ramsar wetland site located in the state of Punjab.
- ‘Wetlands and Biodiversity’ is the theme for World Wetlands Day-2020.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Wetlands and Biodiversity is the theme for World Wetlands Day 2020.
- The country has over 757,000 wetlands with a total wetland area of 3 million ha, accounting for nearly 4.7% of the total geographical area of the country.
- India has 37 Ramsar sites now, covering an area of 1.07 million ha. The latest additions include Maharashtra’s first Ramsar site, the Nandur Madhmeshwar bird sanctuary; three more from Punjab (in Keshopur-Miani, Beas Conservation Reserve and Nangal); and six more from Uttar Pradesh (in Nawabganj, Parvati Agra, Saman, Samaspur, Sandi and Sarsai Nawar).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/world-wetlands-day-2019-2/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Wetlands and Biodiversity is the theme for World Wetlands Day 2020.
- The country has over 757,000 wetlands with a total wetland area of 3 million ha, accounting for nearly 4.7% of the total geographical area of the country.
- India has 37 Ramsar sites now, covering an area of 1.07 million ha. The latest additions include Maharashtra’s first Ramsar site, the Nandur Madhmeshwar bird sanctuary; three more from Punjab (in Keshopur-Miani, Beas Conservation Reserve and Nangal); and six more from Uttar Pradesh (in Nawabganj, Parvati Agra, Saman, Samaspur, Sandi and Sarsai Nawar).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/03/world-wetlands-day-2019-2/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
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- TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is a NGO, not a bureau under UNEP also TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC’s partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
- It is working globally on Wildlife trade monitoring network.
- It specializes in investigating and analysing wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2018/11/11/rajya-sabha-tv-in-depth-maneaters-of-india/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is a NGO, not a bureau under UNEP also TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC’s partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
- It is working globally on Wildlife trade monitoring network.
- It specializes in investigating and analysing wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2018/11/11/rajya-sabha-tv-in-depth-maneaters-of-india/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points‘Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ scheme — underway across construction sites in five states — to certify skills acquired by workers through traditional learning channels.
- The project may be of particular relevance to a country where just 2 per cent of the workforce is certified as skilled.
Most deemed to be outside the skilled category in India are those who have typically picked up a skill while on the job, without any formal degree to back this up.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ scheme — underway across construction sites in five states — to certify skills acquired by workers through traditional learning channels.
- The project may be of particular relevance to a country where just 2 per cent of the workforce is certified as skilled.
Most deemed to be outside the skilled category in India are those who have typically picked up a skill while on the job, without any formal degree to back this up.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Bilateral exercise – Participating countries
- Sampriti – India and Bangladesh
- Ekuverin – India and Maldives
- Red Flag – India and China
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Sampriti – India and Bangladesh
- Ekuverin – India and Maldives
- Red Flag – India and USA
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-january-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Sampriti – India and Bangladesh
- Ekuverin – India and Maldives
- Red Flag – India and USA
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-january-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- World summit on sustainable development is the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
- TERI was established in 1974 as an information centre on energy issues.
- GRIHA, is a national rating system for green buildings in India, was conceived by TERI and developed with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here Directive word is Not Correct!!
- World Sustainable Development Summit:
- It is the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
- It is the sole Summit on global issues taking place in the developing world.
- Johannesburg Summit 2002 – the World Summit on Sustainable Development – brought together tens of thousands of participants, including heads of State and Government, national delegates and leaders from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses and other major groups to focus the world’s attention and direct action toward meeting difficult challenges, including improving people’s lives and conserving our natural resources in a world that is growing in population, with ever-increasing demands for food, water, shelter, sanitation, energy, health services and economic security.
- Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) was conceived by TERI and developed with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, is a national rating system for green buildings in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/world-sustainable-development-summit-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here Directive word is Not Correct!!
- World Sustainable Development Summit:
- It is the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
- It is the sole Summit on global issues taking place in the developing world.
- Johannesburg Summit 2002 – the World Summit on Sustainable Development – brought together tens of thousands of participants, including heads of State and Government, national delegates and leaders from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses and other major groups to focus the world’s attention and direct action toward meeting difficult challenges, including improving people’s lives and conserving our natural resources in a world that is growing in population, with ever-increasing demands for food, water, shelter, sanitation, energy, health services and economic security.
- Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) was conceived by TERI and developed with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, is a national rating system for green buildings in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/world-sustainable-development-summit-2/
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